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AP Human Geography Flashcards: Malthusian Theory

Study Malthusian Theory in AP Human Geography with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What effect does Malthusian Theory suggest population growth has on wages?

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ANSWER

Wages decrease as population increases. More workers compete for jobs, driving down compensation.

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This deck focuses on Malthusian Theory, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Human Geography.

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A reading on Malthusian theory states that when population grows exponentially and food supply grows linearly, the gap between needs and resources can widen over time. If population follows 1,2,4,81, 2, 4, 8 while food follows 1,2,3,41, 2, 3, 4 over the same intervals, what is the most accurate statement of the core theory being shown?
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